On 02/24/2012 12:25 PM, Wuxi Ixuw wrote: > Is it advised to install on a virtual machine like vmware or a real > computer? If you are going to use CentOS 6 - as a VM host it must be installed on a 64 bit architecture! > On 24/02/2012 01:22 AM, Lamar Owen wrote: >> On Thursday, February 23, 2012 05:35:32 PM Wuxi Ixuw wrote: >>> Ok, I've found many versions from it, one for 700 MB and others for a >>> DVD, which one I should get? >> While I specifically stated the installation media, you should get both the >> DVD1 and DVD2; specifically, assuming a 32-bit system (you mentioned trying >> on a Pentium 4 or Pentium D, so 64-bit may not be an option, and isn't >> really necessary for a 'lab' machine anyway; you do need as much memory as >> you can cram in that old Optiplex, with an absolute minimu of 1GB (and it's >> going to top out less than 4GB anyway....)), you need to download, from a >> mirror: >> CentOS-6.2-i386-bin-DVD1.iso >> CentOS-6.2-i386-bin-DVD2.iso >> >> While DVD2 is somewhat optional, it won't hurt to have it on hand just in >> case. >> >> The LiveDVD and LiveCD options boot up to a usable desktop, and you can >> install from them, but if you're wanting the *server* install experience you >> need the others, not the LiveDVD or LiveCD. >> >> Now, go give it a whirl, make sure you read the documentation on >> installation on the CentOS.org website, and come back in a few days when >> you've played with that installation a while. >> _______________________________________________ >> CentOS mailing list >> CentOS@centos.org >> http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS@centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
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